Mathematics

Sports and Maths – A Winning Combination!

Sports are a fantastic way to bring maths to life! Whether watching a game, keeping score, or playing in the backyard, children can use maths to track progress, compare results, and understand the numbers behind their favourite activities.

Maths Game: Score Tracker Challenge

Perfect for sporty families, this game develops number sense, data collection, and mental maths.

How to Play:

1. Choose a family sport or activity – basketball, soccer, mini golf, or even a backyard obstacle course.
2. Keep score on a homemade scoreboard.
3. Ask your child to add points after each round and track who’s in the lead.
4. Older children can calculate goal averages, winning percentages, or differences in scores.
5. For an extra challenge, have them make a bar graph or line chart showing results over several games.

This activity blends maths and movement, helping children see the value of numbers in everyday fun.

Maths at Home Tip: Data in Daily Life

Encourage your child to look for data around them—sports scores, weather reports, or even family routines. Ask them questions like, “What was the highest temperature this week?” or “How many goals were scored in total this season?” Talking about numbers helps children interpret data and make real-world connections.

Sports are full of maths moments—so grab a ball, a pencil, and start counting the fun!

Matt Crowe

Mathematics Lead